# Spark Mail vs Spike

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Spike

| Attribute | Spark Mail | Spike |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 53.2 (74% (medium)) | 62.6 (49% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Spark Mail is an email client that streamlines email handling through automated inbox organization, team collaboration features, and AI-assisted capabilities, with synchronized access across multiple accounts and devices. It is indexed under Email Clients.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com","question":"What is Spark Mail?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spark Mail offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $10 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com/de/pricing-teams","question":"Is Spark Mail free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spark Mail supports Windows, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com","question":"What platforms does Spark Mail support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Spark Mail, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com","question":"Can Spark Mail be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 30 integrations for Spark Mail, including Asana, MeisterTask, TickTick, Todoist, Trello, 2Do, OmniFocus and Reminders, plus 22 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com","question":"What does Spark Mail integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Spark Mail. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Spark Mail not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com/de/pricing-teams","question":"What security certifications does Spark Mail have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spark Mail is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://sparkmailapp.com","question":"Where is Spark Mail available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A unified platform that consolidates email, team chat, shared documents, tasks, and video calling into a single collaborative interface with AI-powered features to boost productivity across all devices. It is indexed under Email Clients.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"What is Spike?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $4 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Is Spike free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Spike support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Spike, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Can Spike be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Spike is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Israel.","source":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Spike available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cross-platform email application offering core email functionality for free, with advanced features and team collaboration available through premium plans. Includes AI-assisted email handling, calendar integration, and task management connectors. | Spike combines email with team messaging features in a single platform, offering a unified inbox view across multiple accounts and calendars. It serves as a collaboration and communication tool for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and teams. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_synchronization_proxy","generative_ai_llm_email_drafting":true,"unified_multi_account_inbox_view":true,"split_inbox_ai_auto_categorization":true,"universal_imap_smtp_exchange_support":true}` | `{"conversational_chat_layout_view":true,"unified_multi_account_inbox_view":true}` |
| integrations.count | 20 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"MeisterTask"},{"name":"TickTick"},{"name":"Todoist"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"2Do"},{"name":"OmniFocus"},{"name":"Reminders"},{"name":"Things"},{"name":"Evernote"},{"name":"Instapaper"},{"name":"OneNote"},{"name":"Agenda"},{"name":"Bear"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"},{"name":"GoTo Meeting"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Yahoo"},{"name":"AOL"},{"name":"Exchange"},{"name":"iCloud"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Salesforce"}]` | `[{"name":"WhatsApp"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"IL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited email accounts","Smart search","Smart notifications","Scheduled send","Snooze","Set aside","Mark as done","Swipe actions","Control center","Quick replies","Print emails","Dark mode","Mute threads","Templates","Third-party integrations","Link sharing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited email accounts with core inbox management features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$10/user/month or $120/year","features":["All Free features","Comprehensive mail productivity","Spark +AI (AI assistant)","Basic team collaboration","Custom templates","Productive integrations","5 lifetime meeting notes"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and small teams needing email productivity tools","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_meeting_notes":"5 lifetime"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$20/user/month or $240/year","features":["All Plus features","Unlimited +AI meeting notes","Workflows","Automatic labels (coming soon)","Read status","Advanced team collaboration","HubSpot integration","Spark CLI with triage access","40 meeting notes per month"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":20,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For professionals and teams with customer contact who need advanced features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_meeting_notes":"40 per month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing - contact sales","features":["All Pro features","Security & control (SOC II compliance)","Dedicated customer success management","1:1 productivity coaching","Centralized billing","Team management"],"description":"For larger teams requiring enhanced security and support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Plus $10/user/month, Pro $20/user/month (or annual billing). Enterprise custom pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://sparkmailapp.com/de/pricing-teams","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T14:05:07.204Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"unit":"user","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free up to 3 members","features":["1 teamspace","Free @spike.team email address","60 days search history","Spike AI (10 queries)","Standard support"],"minSeats":3,"description":"For small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$4/seat/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited Spike AI","Free custom domain (yearly)","Unlimited search history","Broadcast channels","Shared inbox","External collaboration","WhatsApp integration"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$8/seat/month (launching soon)","features":["SAML-SSO","500 MB file uploads","VIP support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For advanced teams & businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Smart Inbox","summary":"Free personal email","features":["1 email address","60 days search history","Unified calendar"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Personal email plan","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"1 GB","file_upload":"30 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$6/month","features":["Voice messages","1-click unsubscribe","Guest collaborators"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"5 GB","file_upload":"100 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$12/month","features":["All Pro features","20 GB storage","1 GB file uploads"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited personal email","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"20 GB","file_upload":"1 GB"}}],"summary":"Free tier available for up to 3 members. Team plans start at $4/seat/month (annual). Personal plans from $6/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.spikenow.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T09:05:46.843Z","startingPrice":{"amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":10,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":6,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://sparkmailapp.com/blog/privacy-explained | - |

## Capabilities (Email Clients)

| Capability | Spark Mail | Spike |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud synchronization proxy | - |
| Universal imap smtp exchange support | ✓ | - |
| Keyboard shortcut only navigation speed | - | - |
| Split inbox AI auto categorization | ✓ | - |
| Read receipts and open tracking | - | - |
| Snooze and scheduled send later | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM email drafting | ✓ | - |
| Conversational chat layout view | - | ✓ |
| Unified multi account inbox view | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pgp end to end encryption support | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:18:36.697Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*